Circular on H1N1 / Human Swine Influenza A
The organiser HKTDC understand that the spread of H1N1 in many parts of the world is a great concern to the public, but travel and business activities are as usual in Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Book Fair 2009 will be held from 22-28 July at the HKCEC as scheduled.
To ensure a healthy environment during the fair, we will keep a close eye on the situation and consult with the Department of Health and healthcare professionals throughout the fair. The following health protection measures will be implemented on-site:
On-site Health Protection Measures
- Face masks will be provided to exhibitors and visitors upon request at the Fair Management Offices, Information Centre, Family Corner, First Aid Posts and Medical Posts*.
- Touch-free dispensers of alcohol-based hand gel will be set up at the fairground.
- On-site medical professionals* will be on-duty to provide assistance and medical services to exhibitors and visitors with influenza-like symptoms.
* Medical Posts and First Aid Posts locate at Hall 1E concourse, Hall 3F&G concourse, Grand Foyer, Room G103 and G306.
Strict adherence to personal and environmental hygiene is essential for prevention of H1N1. Exhibitors and visitors should observe the following precautionary measures:
- Keep hands clean and wash hands properly. Alcohol-based hand gel is also effective when hands are not visibly soiled.
- Avoid touching mouth, nose or eyes.
- Wash hands with liquid soup promptly if they are dirtied by respiratory secretions, e.g. after sneezing or coughing.
- Cover month and nose when sneezing or coughing.
- Do not spit. Always wrap nasal and mouth discharges with tissue paper, and dispose of tissue paper properly in a rubbish bin with a lid.
- Wear a mask when influenza-like symptoms develop. Consult a doctor or visit on-site medical professionals promptly.
- Measure your body temperature before you come to the fair. If you have high fever or influenza-like symptoms, stay home and do not attend the fair.
While confirmed H1N1 patient will receive timely medical treatment in Hong Kong, close contacts of confirmed patients will not be put under quarantine.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Customer Service Line (852) 1830 670 or hotline of Centre for Health Protection, Department of Health, HKSAR at (852) 2125 1111.
